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NL56 PZR

2006 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

179,970 mi
Last recorded179,970 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro106,157 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 PZR
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 179,970 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 179,045 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 174,067 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2025 173,860 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 172,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 167,313 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2024 167,242 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 160,653 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022
Pass 21 Oct 2021 153,092 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2021 152,975 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 135,407 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 122,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 110,382 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,705 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,705 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 49,445 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 35,446 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 35,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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NL56 PZR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 106,157 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL56 PZR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL56 PZR registered?

NL56 PZR is a 2006 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 PZR shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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